Commemorative Gold Coins Honoring John Steinbeck, Queen Elizabeth II Lead Gold Standard Auctions’ Upcoming Sale

Renowned American writer John Steinbeck authored 33 books, including famous novels, non-fiction books, and short stories. He won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature for his imaginative and realistic writings. His Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath is a masterpiece, set during the Great Depression. A 1984 half-ounce gold medal coin, dedicated to the eminent author, is a key highlight of this upcoming sale from Gold Standard Auctions. While the obverse features Steinbeck’s portrait, the reverse holds an image of rural America. The US Mint half-ounce Gold Commemorative Arts Medal series honors the country’s exceptional painters, musicians, writers, actors, and architects. 

Portraying the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, two $100 Canada half-ounce gold coins also lead the catalog. Issued by the Canadian Mint, one is a 1983 piece honoring the 400th anniversary of the founding of St. John’s, Newfoundland. The other is a 1985 coin that celebrates the centenary of Banff National Park, established in the Rocky Mountains. It is noteworthy that the longest-reigning British monarch was also the Queen of 14 Commonwealth realms, including Canada. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Dec 21st Colorado Conductor Coin Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.